The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves, ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Josh Paschal, who has missed the past five weeks of action, has come off of the injured reserve list.
Following the Chiefs win, the former second-round pick has been battling a knee injury and is on the injury report as being questionable for Week 7 against Baltimore. “I’m chomping at the bit, for sure,” Paschal told reporters after practice Friday. “I’m ready to get back out there and contribute with the guys and go out there and fly around. Week 1 was fun so I’m ready to get back to it the rest of the year.” In a corresponding move, the team released tight end Darrell Daniels.
David Montgomery will be out for another week of play, so Jahmyr Gibbs, a rookie, is prepared and eager to hear his name called more frequently. Detroit’s first-round choice is undoubtedly ready to be used however offensive coordinator Ben Johnson feels necessary, despite the fact that the veteran was renowned for being a workhorse.
You’re not asking for too much. I have no idea how David scored 32 points (against Green Bay). That was absurd, Gibbs replied. “I have no idea how he managed that. I will, however, always accept 18 to 20 touches. Injuries, according to Dan Campbell, do not need the squad to make significant alterations to their running strategy.
To be really honest with you, we don’t have to. There are a few things we believe he excels at that will undoubtedly carry over, but in the end, we’ll keep our tight ends because we know he can accomplish what we do and what our O-line does well. We do not believe that he is simply saying, “Hey, you just need to get on the perimeter.” He is not a running insider. We don’t think that,” Campbell stated. We won’t really adjust the run game because we’re retaining the essence and uniqueness of what we do.
